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70 Years of Diplomatic Relations: Tunisia and Russia Aim to Open a New Chapter of Cooperation

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia and Russia celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, with foreign ministers exchanging congratulatory messages.
  • Both nations emphasized strong, historically rooted friendship and cooperation across various sectors.
  • Tunisia and Russia aim to expand their partnership into new, promising sectors for mutual benefit.

Tunisia and Russia marked the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Saturday, with their respective foreign ministers exchanging congratulatory messages.

Mohamed Ali Nafti of Tunisia and Sergey Lavrov of Russia highlighted the enduring friendship and cooperation between their countries. They noted that these ties are built on solid historical and economic foundations connecting their peoples. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the continuous evolution of bilateral relations over the past seven decades, characterized by mutual respect and shared interests.

The ministers praised the fruitful cooperation established in diverse fields, including agriculture, economy, science, culture, and technology. They reaffirmed a shared commitment to further strengthen Tunisian-Russian relations and explore new partnership opportunities in promising, high-value sectors that serve the interests of both nations.

Furthermore, Nafti and Lavrov reiterated their dedication to ongoing consultation and coordination within various regional and international organizations, underscoring their alignment on global matters.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.